The weather in May in the Maldives
It's hot in May in the Maldives with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 29°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for the Maldives. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2020, the Maldives reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 228 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in May for the Maldives
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Maldives. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Maldives | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 27°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 228 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 25 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Maldives with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 29°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Maldives is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in the Maldives. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in the Maldives
Temperature in May in the Maldives over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in the Maldives. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in the Maldives
Total precipitation in May in the Maldives over the years
Daily UV index in May in the Maldives
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Maldives, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in May in the Maldives
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The temperature was lovely, about 30 degrees. Another star down because of the high humidity.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the Maldives by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Maldives. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.